Cessna A152, ZK-JBK, landed in sea, Near Napier Aerodrome, 23 June 1990
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
90-091
The aircraft departed on a scenic flight with 50 litres of fuel onboard. After becoming unsure of his position for some time the pilot returned to Napier and joined a right base leg for runway 25 some 1 hour 55 minutes after departure. The engine lost power and after landing the aircraft in the sea the pilot and passenger swum 150 m to shore.
Location
near Napier Aerodrome